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Track: Business Trends & Regulatory Issues II Session: 2C International Trends in Europe, Africa, SE Asia, Central & South America Lighting up Economic Opportunities in Sub Saharan Africa With the E3 Factor Photo: csr.cisco.com

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Lighting up Economic Opportunities in Sub‐Saharan Africa

Track: Business Trends & Regulatory Issues II Session: 2C ‐ International Trends in Europe, Africa, SE Asia, Central & South America

With the E3 Factor

Photo: csr.cisco.com

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Photo: Africanbusinessmag.com

“It always seems impossible until it is done.” ‐ Nelson Mandela

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Insights & Lessons Learned

Africa – Growth Continent

Huge market potential for off‐grid and mini‐grid power solutions, especially in rural areas Abundance of raw materials and labor Consistent trend of IPPs, private companies and entrepreneurs investing in the region Sustainable development and good governance Humanitarian aspect of improving lives and economic opportunities. Its about the children –

  • ur future generations ‐ Collaboration and

completing something better than you found it

Photo: thebreakthrough.org

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70% of African population is without electricity. By 2030 over 50% is expected to remain without access to electricity

Introduction: The Current Scenario

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500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 Sub Saharan Africa European Union China United States

Electricity Consumption 2014

Electricity Consumption 2014 (Billion Kilowatt Hours)

Source: Fact Sheet: Power Africa

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Introduction: The Current Scenario

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37.4 20 40 60 80 100 120

Access to Electricity ‐ Percentage of Population 2014

480.6 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000 13000 14000

Electric Power Consumption (kWh per capita) 2014

Source: World Development Indicators | WorldBank.org

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Combustion Associates Inc.

www.cai3.com U.S.A. ‐ HQ 555 Monica Circle, Corona, California, U.S.A. E: sales@cai3.com

Total Solutions Company

  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Installation
  • Start‐Up & Commissioning
  • Training
  • O&M
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Overview: Combustion Associates, Inc. (CAI)

CAI Experience in SSA

Business Trends & Regulatory Issues II | 2C ‐ International Trends in Europe, Africa, SE Asia, Central & South America Combustion Associates, Inc. | www.cai3.com Proprietary & Confidential | Do Not Duplicate

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Overview: Power Generation Systems

Spirit 1 MW Engineering | Manufacturing | Installation

1‐25 MW power‐gen systems Distributed Generation CHP Multiple fuel capacity BOP | Substations | T&D

Spirit 2 MW Spirit 10 MW

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Speaking from Experience:

Bidding for the Project and Securing It

  • Navigating perceived vs actual risk
  • Legal Regulatory Risk
  • Access to capital
  • Skills development

CAI Awarded the project based on:

  • EPC Capability
  • E3 Factor
  • “Win‐win” Philosophy

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Overview: 80MW Power Plant, Benin

Greenfield to Turn‐Key Construction The First of Its Kind in Benin

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Overview: 80MW Power Plant, Benin

Greenfield to Turn‐Key Construction The First of Its Kind in Benin

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Overview: 80MW Power Plant, Benin

At the California Facility The First of Its Kind in Benin

Design and Engineering Procurement Manufacturing Testing Assembly

The First of Its Kind in Benin

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Overview: 80MW Power Plant, Benin

Greenfield to Turn‐Key Construction The First of Its Kind in Benin

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Overview: 80MW Power Plant, Benin

Balance of Plant The First of Its Kind in Benin

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Speaking from Experience:

Overcoming Challenges Contract:

  • Two languages – English & French
  • Legal advisors in both countries
  • Bureaucracy

Financing:

  • L/C took a year
  • EXIM Bank support was crucial

Finding Local Contractors

  • Advertising and vetting
  • Screening for capabilities and

licensing Lack of skilled workforce

Logistics:

  • Transporting from Port
  • f Cotonou to Maria Gleta

Language & Culture:

  • All paperwork in English

and French

  • Interpreters‐ French,

Fon, English

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Speaking from Experience:

CAI Partners  Benin Embassy  U.S. Department of Commerce  Advocacy Center  U.S. Export Import Bank  U.S. State Department  City Council  Congressman and Senators  CAI Technical Team Members  Strategic Suppliers  Dedicated Logistics Providers  Local African Partners

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Speaking from Experience:

  • 1. Then Benin President

Thomas Boni Yayi visited the site

  • 2. Media coverage
  • 3. Dignitaries came to see

the power plant complex

  • 4. Locals took site tours

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The First of Its Kind in Benin

Business Trends & Regulatory Issues II | 2C ‐ International Trends in Europe, Africa, SE Asia, Central & South America

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Overview: 80MW Power Plant, Benin

Greenfield to Turn‐Key The First of Its Kind in Benin

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The E3 Factor

Employment

  • 100s of local Benin citizens

employed for three years

  • Procurement of steel, concrete,

cables etc. in Benin benefitted local businesses

  • In Calif, CAI added 40 more jobs

in special trades

Education

  • Training and mentoring of local

workers at every stage

  • Classroom instructions for local

utility staff

  • Raised skills levels

Empowerment

  • Affordable, reliable electricity for

thousands

  • Boost in local productivity
  • Improved skills, better‐paying

jobs for locals

Photo: Gen‐onethree.com

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